2004 Honda Civic vs. 2007 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2007 Mini Cooper is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda Civic would be higher. In terms of performance, 2007 Mini Cooper (173 HP @ 1600 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (82 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2007 Mini Cooper (240 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (152 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 2007 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda Civic | 2007 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Honda | Mini |
| Model | Civic | Cooper |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2470 mm |
